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… Australia, which claim the victim is under investigation and to ‘Dial 1’ to speak to an investigator. “Government departments will never send pre-recorded messages to your phone or threaten you with immediate…

… victims claiming to be a stock broker or investment portfolio manager and offer a ‘hot tip’ or inside … them no matter how legitimate they sound. Hang up the phone, or delete the email or text. If you’re…

…News SCAMwatch is warning consumers to be aware of calls from scammers falsely claiming to be from … warning consumers to be aware of calls from scammers falsely claiming to be from the Commonwealth Director … that messages have been recorded on their answering machines asking them to call back later. One of the…

… claiming that you have overpaid your tax and are entitled to a refund, but that you have to pay a tax or … sent this way. The ATO advises that from time to time it will send taxpayers emails, SMS messages or … If you receive a call or email out of the blue from someone claiming to represent the ATO and that you are entitled to, or owe money – just hang up or press delete. You can check whether they’re the real deal by calling the ATO on its official contact number: 13 28 61.…

… the blue from someone claiming to represent the ATO and that you are entitled to, or owe money – just … commit other crimes.” The ATO advises that from time to time it will send taxpayers emails, SMS messages … If you receive an email or phone call out of the blue from ‘the ATO’ claiming that you are entitled to a refund, that you owe money or asking you to confirm, update or disclose confidential details like your tax file number, press ‘delete’ or just hang up. Verify the caller or sender by contacting…

…You receive an email or text message out of the blue, or come across a social media post, claiming that you have been selected to receive or have the chance to win a gift card from a well-known company. The email, message or post appears legitimate, using brand names and official logos to convince you…

… Australians to continue to be wary of scam calls claiming that your computer is infected with a virus or is sending out error messages. SCAMwatch, Microsoft and the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) are warning Australians to continue to be wary of scam calls claiming that your computer is … You receive a scam call out of the blue claiming there is a problem with your computer. The caller claims to be from a large computer company/brand, bank, financial institution, or legitimate technical … a follow up call falsely claiming to be from an overseas government or law enforcement body pretending they…

… companies will never email, call or text you asking for personal or financial information or a payment. Many delivery companies have apps where you can track your parcels rather than clicking on links in messages…

…You are searching for a holiday online and come across an amazing package that you decide to sign up for. Shortly afterwards, you receive a notification out of the blue by phone, text, email or post claiming that you have won a prize comprised of travel vouchers, often worth $2000 or $3000. Alternatively … In April the ACCC issued a SCAMwatch alert on a travel scam where scammers posing as Qantas staff claiming that they’ve won a credit towards their next holiday: Automated scam calls claiming to be from Qantas with bogus holiday win . Stay one step ahead of scammers – follow @SCAMwatch_gov on Twitter or…

…News SCAMwatch and Victoria Police are warning Australians to beware of email death threats from scammers claiming to be ‘hitmen’ hired to kill the email recipient unless they send cash. SCAMwatch and Victoria Police are warning Australians to beware of email death threats from scammers claiming to be … You can report scams to the ACCC via the report a scam page on SCAMwatch. Noting the email text and the address of the sender may assist in any investigations of the scam. Should you ever be concerned about your physical safety, contact your local police.…